Not all workforce training is created equal. That is not a criticism but a recognition that the field is expanding quickly and that employers are increasingly being asked to evaluate programs that var

Strong demand for Ohio’s TechCred program shows that employers increasingly view workforce development as an internal responsibility, not simply a recruitment challenge.

As technology changes jobs, organizations must strengthen the skills of current employees and connect training to retention, productivity, and advancement. State reimbursement can reduce the cost of that investment, but it should not define the strategy.

Cleveland State University can help employers identify skill needs, align training with organizational priorities, and develop approaches that fit available budgets, whether or not state reimbursement is available.

Many employers offer education benefits to attract talent, support retention, and invest in employee growth. Yet tuition reimbursement and professional development funds are too often treated as emplo

Work feels less predictable than it once did. Employers are navigating restructuring, rapid advances in artificial intelligence, changing job roles, and persistent talent gaps. Employees are navigatin

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